YEARLY HIGH
0.0947 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0803 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0883 SDG

2016 KGS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 0.0947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.0803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0806 to the December average rate of 0.0938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0947 was down 7.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 474 SDG
2015 Average 469 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 402 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.99 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0951
0.0793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0856, compared to 0.0909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0059 SDG (High: 0.0947 / Low: 0.0888). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SDG (High: 0.0894 / Low: 0.0886).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0907) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.60%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0907
2015 Avg (October) 0.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0813 0.0803 0.0806
February 0.0829 0.0804 0.0815
March 0.0868 0.0826 0.0843
April 0.0893 0.0867 0.0884
May 0.0894 0.0886 0.0891
June 0.0903 0.0888 0.0896
July 0.0909 0.0891 0.0903
August 0.0893 0.0882 0.0886
September 0.0901 0.0879 0.0886
October 0.0947 0.0888 0.0907
November 0.0945 0.0925 0.0937
December 0.0945 0.0933 0.0938